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Cornerstone OnDemand

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Alarming changes in Org - Sales Manager Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

1.0
Oct 1, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Knowledgeable, helpful coworkers is the best part about this company. Employee benefits are a plus point.

Cons

I wonder why ELT gets to assess and judge other people when their own performance and ways of working are clearly lacking for years at a stretch. Every 6 months, there is a new story - a new product introduction or AI is coming or branding or pricing magic or RIF or focus on mid market or hire new leaders that will change the trajectory - the result : growth has gone backwards in the last 4 years and churn has gone up. Also we are not the only company with hard macroeconomic conditions. Leaders with self-respect would step out of the way when they repeatedly err and are not able to command respect or lead by example. Always blaming folks under you is not a strategy that lasts. or maybe it will in this company given Clearlake (our investor) is clueless about what transpires.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
7mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It’s clear that transparency and direction matter deeply to our employees, and these remain central to our leadership priorities. Our focus is on building clarity, fostering collaboration, and making decisions that position the company for long-term success in a competitive market. We also value the recognition of our knowledgeable and supportive teams, as well as the benefits we provide. Change can be challenging, but it is often necessary to strengthen both our culture and our business. Your perspective helps inform our ongoing efforts, and we remain committed to creating an environment where employees feel engaged and supported. --Carina Cortez

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great leadership. Clear vision for growth and success.

Cons

Acquisitions created competing products and culture.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
1mo
Thanks for sharing this; it's great to hear your positive outlook on our leadership and vision as that’s something we really care about. There can be challenges that come along with acquisitions, especially when it comes to aligning products and culture. While these decisions are made to support growth and long-term success, they don’t always feel seamless in the moment. Again, I appreciate you sharing your perspective and wish you all the best. -Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer
2.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Originally, this company was very supportive. There were many layers of resources meant to make employees successful. After the purchase of the company by PE they have cut software, resources and staffing to increase profits. I would not say there are many advantages over other employers in the field today. The ability to work from home is a pro. Complexity of the software is a pro because the work isn't boring. There's always something to learn.

Cons

- no real path to advancement, Cornerstone used to promote from within, over the past several years the majority of hired have been external - management cares a lot about stats but doesn't care to educate employees on how to meet those expectations. Ex. If a employee gets a negative survey it isn't reviewed and strategies aren't shared for improvement. If an issue goes on longer than expected and it puts employees out of compliance with the resolution time standard, employees are told to fix it with no strategies for doing so. There is no analysis of issues. One caveat: my team has a new manager so there is a possibility that things will improve; however the directives come from the top down, so upper management still has a problematic philosophy.

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